Phoenix House celebrates the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2010 in September. A variety of programs and events will take place during this month throughout California. read more
Phoenix House Academy of Los Angeles was thrilled to receive a grant from the DJ AM Memorial Fund to help expand and enhance the Phoenix Rising Music Program. read more
Following last year’s first place finish, a team of students from Phoenix House Academy of Los Angeles competed in the 2010 Los Angeles County Office of Education Academic Bowl. While they did not win this year, Academy residents were proud to see that this year’s Academic Achievement Trophy was handed out in memory of one of their team members from last year, Samantha Sandoval. read more
On June 3, we were honored to have Congresswoman Jane Harman visit Phoenix House of Los Angeles, our substance abuse treatment program on Venice Beach. Ms. Harman listened to the stories of several of our residents and received a plaque acknowledging “her tireless efforts on behalf of those in need in our community.” read more
On April 25, teens at Phoenix Academy of Los Angeles celebrated Global Youth Service Day, by showcasing their work supporting local local nonprofits in the San Fernando Valley. Guillermo Cespedes, City of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Gang Reduction and Youth Development, was the keynote speaker along with Sky Hutchason from Casa Esperanza – IHC Blythe Street Project. read more
On May 2, Big Sunday volunteers and donations brightened the day for Phoenix House residents in Monrovia, Santa Fe Springs, and Lake View Terrace. read more
“Take Back Prescription Drugs Day” held in San Diego was an incredible success, collecting over 2,500 pounds of pills. The event, organized by the Oxy Task Force of San Diego County, helped residents dispose of unneeded prescription medication. read more
On April 20, 2010, Phoenix House’s 7th annual Triumph for Teens Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, CA honored Fox’s “Bones” and Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. read more
Phoenix Academy Orange County was thrilled to have been one of beneficiaries of this inspiring event, honoring our friend, recording artist Becky Baeling. read more
Skylight will donate 10% of the sales of “Blame” from this event to support Phoenix House’s treatment programs in Los Angeles, which every day help hundreds of youth and adults in our community overcome the trauma of addiction and its related problems. read more